Here at Balaklava High, we love Science and this week is Science Week and to celebrate, we delved into the Deep Blue, the theme for this year. We saw videos about careers connected to the ocean, including past student Lennae Donselaar (marine biologist), Sue Pratt’s daughter Ellie Pratt (marine biologist and dolphin expert) and Carena Brookes’ daughter, Tori Botha (marine paleontologist). Last term, Year 9 students created a virtual Science Week video to share with the Primary school, recording their favourite experiments. Thanks to Olivia Allen who spent hours compiling this video. This week we learnt about the blue economy, ocean acidification and the plastic pollution. We dissolved sea shells in acid, made sea creatures, studied ocean specimens under the microscope, researched ocean facts, created a deep blue display and helped prepare a Brain Break morning tea for staff. Whew, great work team.

Merridy Manuel

Science Teacher

Year 12 Chemistry class completing their Copper Electroplating Design Prac